Homemade Honey Wheat Bread

Yields 2 loaves

1 tablespoon yeast + 1/4 cup warm water
2 1/2 cups warm water
3/4 tablespoon salt
6 cups whole wheat flour
1/3 cup coconut oil
1/2 cup raw honey
3 tablespoons ground flax

Dissolve yeast into 1/4 cup warm water in a small bowl. Let sit until it has doubled in size, about 10 minutes.

Mean while, in a stand mixer using the hook attachment, mix warm water, salt and 3 1/2 cups of the wheat flour for about 5 seconds on the lowest speed. It won't be mixed all the way, and that is okay!

Once the yeast has doubled, add in yeast, oil, flax and honey. Mix on low speed for about 5 seconds. Slowly add in the rest of the flour (2 1/2 cups), and then let mix for 10 minutes on lox speed.

Divide the dough into two equal loaves and place in greased (with coconut oil) loaf pans. Cover with tea towel and let rise for about 30 minutes.

Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes. It should have a nice crust that is golden on top.